Ozark Trail W944 Assembly Instructions Manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY WARNING -

MODEL W944 - 6 Person Flex Ridge Tent

DOs AND DO NOTs

EVERYONE WHO USES THIS TENT SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ALL

SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE, ASSEMBLY, CARE, MAINTENANCE,

DANGER

CARBON MONOXIDE GAS WILL KILL YOU
Stoves, heaters, grills, lantern, candles, and other fuel-burning devices that burn propane, natural gas, charcoal, kerosene, coal, or other fuels produce a toxic gas
called carbon monoxide. Because carbon monoxide gas is invisible, odorless, and colorless, a dangerous level of carbon monoxide gas can accumulate in a tent
which cannot be detected by sight, smell, or taste. For these reasons:

• DO NOT use matches, lighters, stoves, heaters, grills, lanterns, candles, cooking equipment, or other fuel-burning devices inside or near a tent.

• DO NOT build fires inside or near a tent.

• DO NOT leave campfires unattended.
Your failure to follow this warning will cause death, serious injury, or permanent disability to you or others.

DANGER

PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN

• DO NOT leave children unattended inside a tent or in camp.

• DO NOT allow children to assemble a tent.

• DO NOT allow children to enter or exit a tent except through the door.

• DO NOT allow children to remain in a closed-up tent on hot days.
Your failure to follow this warning will cause death, serious injury, or permanent disability to your children.

FLAMMABILITY WARNING KEEP ALL FLAME AND HEAT SOURCES AWAY FROM THIS TENT FABRIC

WARNING

This tent is made with flame resistant fabric which meets CPAI-84 specification. IT IS NOT FIREPROOF. The fabric will burn if left in continuous contact with any
flame source. The application of any foreign substance to the tent fabric may render the flame-resistant properties ineffective.
Your failure to follow this warning will cause death, serious injury, or permanent disability to you or others.

CAMPING DO’S AND DON’TS

DO NOT...

1. Do not pitch tent near open fire.

2. Do not leave campfire unattended.

3. Do not leave children unattended inside a tent.

4. Do not use heating, lighting or cooking equipment with open flames in or near tents.

5. Do not use other than recommended water repellent compounds on your tent.

6. Do not spray the tent with insecticide.

7. Do not store tent on concrete floor.

DO...

1. Always extinguish campfire before leaving area.

2. Exercise care when using electricity and lighting in and near tents.

3. Make certain your tent is properly ventilated in all weather conditions. In extreme weather conditions, snow could obstruct airflow and cause
asphyxiation unless cleared frequently.

4. Anchor your tent securely to provide additional security from changing climatic conditions. Snow pegs, skis and/or heavy rocks may be necessary to
supplement tent stakes and guy cords.

5. Take your tent down and store properly after camping.

AND STORAGE. KEEP THIS MANUAL SO YOU CAN REFER TO IT LATER.

CARE

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TENT SET UP IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT LONGER THAN NECESSARY. THE SUN’S ULTRAVIOLET (UV) LIGHT
DEGRADES ALMOST EVERY FABRIC AND MATERIAL. IF LEFT IN SUNLIGHT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME, FABRIC WILL
FADE AND WEAKEN. DO NOT STORE TENT ON CONCRETE FLOOR. DO NOT SPRAY THE TENT WITH INSECTICIDE.

Your tent is water repellent, however, it is not waterproof. During heavy rain, some leakage may occur. Keep objects from touching the
inside of the tent. Such objects may cause leakage at point of contact. If seam leakage occurs, it can be controlled by applying a seam
sealer compound.

EXERCISE CARE WHEN USING ELECTRIC DEVICES IN AND NEAR TENTS.

Although our tents and screen houses are constructed to rigid specifications, periods of wind or rain soaking the ground may loosen the
stakes and cause the uprights to sink into the ground. This will weaken the rigidity of the overall structure. Water pockets may also form in
the roof if the unit is not assembled taut, possibly causing broken frames and torn fabric.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

If you have questions or need to order a part, call 1-800-325-4121 or send an email to [e-mail].
Have your model number or part number ready when you call. DO NOT ORDER BY REFERENCE KEY NUMBER.

Send your request for parts to:

Exxel Outdoors, LLC.
6235 Lookout Road
Boulder, CO 80301

KEY

W944 - 6 Person Flex Ridge Tent

NO.

A
B
C
D
E

DESCRIPTION PART NO.

Flex Ridge Pole
Extendable Roof Pole
Upright Pole
Awning Upright Pole
Corner Joint
Complete Frame

Guy Rope
Steel Stake

W944FR
W944R
W944U

W944AU
W944CJ
W944ST
A1001

PIN STAKE

QTY
REQ

4
1
2

2
2
1
6

14

E

A

B

A A

C

D

D

E

A

C

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL W944 - 6 Person Flex Ridge Tent

IMPORTANT: WE ADVISE YOU TO ASSEMBLE THE TENT ONCE BEFORE
GOING CAMPING TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE ASSEMBLY OF THE TENT.
NOTE: PLEASE LOOK AT THE REPLACEMENT PARTS DIAGRAM TO SEE HOW
YOUR FRAME IS ASSEMBLED.

TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF THE TENT FLOOR, SELECT A LEVEL, CLEAN AREA FOR
THE CAMPSITE. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ZIPPER, UNZIP THE DOORS TO
ALLOW AIR TO ENTER THE TENT.

TO IMPROVE THE WEATHER RESISTANCE OF YOUR TENT, IT IS ADVISABLE
TO USE SEAM SEALER TO COAT ALL EXPOSED SEAMS. YOU SHOULD APPLY
ONLY TO THE INSIDE SEAMS OF THE TENT . IF APPLIED TO THE OUTSIDE
SEAMS, DISCOLORATION OF YOUR TENT MAY OCCUR. SEAM SEALER IS
AVAILABLE IN THE CAMPING SECTION
STORE.

STEP 1: Spread tent out flat, floor side down. Unzip door.

STEP 2: Stake the tent to the ground by inserting

tent stakes through the webbing loops and steel
rings at the base of the tent. Hammer stakes into
the ground at a 45° angle to the tent, making
sure the tent floor is pulled out even and tight.

OF ANY LOCAL SPORTING GOODS

STEP 6: Locate the four green pole sleeves at the side of the roof of the tent. Slide

fiberglass flex ridge pole into each of the sleeves with the metal end positioned at
the plastic hub.

B

STEP 7: Place the metal ferrule ends of all four

fiberglass poles into the sides of the hub with the
“teeth”. The narrower opening should be positioned
to face across the roof of the tent and the larger
opening facing down.

A

E

A

C

STEP 8: Slide the extendable roof cross pole through the green pole sleeve located

on the top of the tent running from side to side. Place the ends of the pole with the
clips into the hubs. Rotate the pole until the clip pops into the corresponding opening
on the hub.

STEP 9: Check the fiberglass poles (A) are still fully inserted into the hubs then
extend the pole until the snap pin pops into place. Note that there are two holes
that allow for adjustable tension on the roof.

STEP 10: Go to one side of the tent and lift the hub off the ground
and insert the end of the steel upright pole (C) into the bottom
opening of the 4-way hub. Place the bottom end of the steel pole
over the metal pin located on the ring at the base of the tent. Repeat
at the second side of the tent.

Tent should appear
as shown.

NOTE: If rain is expected, remove the awning poles and guy the awning directly
to the ground. This will allow rain to drain away from tent, and prevent water from
pooling on the awning. In strong wind or heavy rain conditions, roll up and stow
the awning. When stowing, roll awning down and under so water will run off and
not pool in the roll. This is best done with two people

Tent should appear
as shown.

STEP 4: Locate the four fiberglass tent poles.
Extend each fiberglass pole by pulling out
each section and placing the pole ends into
t

he metal ferrule connectors. These are the
four Flex Ridge poles (A) which run front
to back at each corner across the tent roof.

STEP 5: Locate and extend each of the five steel poles, by pulling out each wire­corded section and placing the jointed ends into the connected pole sections. The
pole with the snap pin adjustable length is the center roof cross pole (B). The 2 poles
with the open ends and the snap clips at one end are the Main upright poles (C).
The remaining two are the screen porch upright poles (D).

A

C

E

A

D D

A

B

E

C

A

STEP 11: Tie the fabric ties on the sides of the tent around the
steel poles.

STEP 12: For extra stability guy ropes are attached to the four corners
of the tent. Extend each of the guy ropes and make a loop at the
opposite end of the guy rope by using the slider (as shown) and
place loop over a tent stake and adjust the slider to make the guy
rope tight and stake to the ground.

STEP 13: Place the pointed ends of each canopy pole (D) through the
webbing loop at the corner edge of the canopy. Extend the guy rope
from the webbing loop
canopy pole.

and stake to the ground . Repeat with the other

NOTE: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN GUY ROPES, AS THIS COULD CAUSE TENT
RIDGE POLES TO BEND TOO MUCH LEADING TO A SAGGY TENT AND
POSSIBLY POLE BREAKAGE.

NOTE : To take down tent, follow steps above in the reverse order. Be sure to leave

door and windows unzipped. Place stakes into stake bag and poles into the pole bag,

which are provided. Make sure tent is clean and dry before storing. The tent

should be folded into equal parts toward the center of the tent to distribute the bulk.

Start a small tight roll, the width of the carry bag, with the pole bag placed at the end

opposite the door. Roll tent toward door to allow air to escape. Once rolled, tie a string

or rope around tent to hold into place. Place tent, frame and stakes into carry bag.